Finding an affordable, livable apartment can take some effort. And it can seem even more difficult when you're searching for handicap-accessible apartments. But there's good news.
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Making special education work for your child during COVID-19. USA
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October 26, 2020
- By: Catherine Ullman Shade, PhD, MEd, ,
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Even in normal times, parents wrestle with decisions about how best to support their children’s development. Now, however, parents are faced with nearly-unprecedented choices, and problems with no clear solutions: What if in-person schooling is better for emotional health, but remote schooling is better for physical health? How can children foster social skills without typical social interactions? How can parents select among learning environments when all the options have clear downsides?
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Finding an affordable, livable apartment can take some effort. And it can seem even more difficult when you're searching for handicap-accessible apartments. But there's good news. USA
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https://www.rent.com/blog/how-to-find-an-accessible-apartment/
Sensory-Friendly Home Modifications for Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder
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Date: February 22, 2019
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The below information can also be found at the below web address
https://www.bigrentz.com/blog/sensory-friendly-home-modifications-autism-sensory-processing-disorder
When you have a child or family member on the autism spectrum, creating a safe and functional home environment is an important task. Autism can have a huge impact on an individual’s development, lifestyle, and social connections. People on the spectrum can be particularly sensitive to lights, sounds, and other stimuli. Many crave order and routines to make sense of the world. Safety can be a concern for those who wander, are drawn to water, or are prone to head banging or self injury.
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Traumatic Experiences from Sesame Street In Communities
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When a child endures a traumatic experience, the whole family feels the impact. But adults hold the power to help lessen its effects. Several factors can change the course of kids’ lives: feeling seen and heard by a caring adult, being patiently taught coping strategies and resilience-building techniques, and being with adults who know about the effects of such experiences. Here are ways to bring these factors to life.
Traumatic Experiences | Sesame Street in Communities
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Special Needs Trusts: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know - USA
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Written by Tony Chiaramonte on 02/15/2021
What is a Special Needs Trust?
A special needs trust (sometimes called a supplemental needs trust) is designed to allow individuals with special needs to access additional funds without risking the loss of their government benefits.
Read more: Special Needs Trusts: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know - USA
New care home IPC manual launches 24 May 2021 - Care Inspectorate
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The Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual will be launched by National Antimicrobial Resistance & Healthcare Associated Infection Scotland (ARHAI) on 24 May 2021.
Read more: New care home IPC manual launches 24 May 2021 - Care Inspectorate
Did you know? - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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We publish all of our consultation responses on our website. We regularly respond to public consultations from the Scottish Government and other public bodies. Here you will find all of the Scottish responses, including our recent submission on the draft regulations for the Adult Disability Payment.
The above information is from a Equality and Human Rights Commission, EHRC Scotland equality law bulletin - May 2021 Thu 20/05/2021
Explainer: pre-employment health questions (Section 60, Equality Act 2010) - EHRC Scotland
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We recently concluded our investigation into a care agency (Elite Careplus Ltd) in which we found the agency acted unlawfully by asking questions about candidates’ health on its job application forms.
Exploring challenges in implementing reasonable adjustments - Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Equinet (the European Network of Equality Bodies) recently published a comprehensive Discussion Paper ‘Reasonable Accommodation for persons with disabilities: Exploring challenges concerning its practical implementation’. The paper, which was partially written by a member of our legal team, serves as a practical guide for equality bodies, lawyers, academics and others working in the field of reasonable accommodation for disabled people.
CARERS WEEK 2021
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I know it seems a bit early but let's start thinking about Carers Week 2021 which is from the 7th to 13th June! This past year has been a different, special, difficult, challenging one and as carers we have been through experiences we had never imagined. As carers we have helped someone to live their life as fully and safely as they can and, in the process, have become less and less visible and supported by society and services. We understand that during lockdown and restrictions the way we had previously been supported was, by necessity, reduced or withdrawn but we are ready for that to change for the better. When things begin to resume, we do not want to remain invisible, we want to be recognised and supported and the work we have done to keep people safe and well acknowledged.
Ensuring people get vital information in a format they can access
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Following judicial review proceedings started by a blind woman and supported by an intervention from us, the Department of Health and Social Care has promised to improve the ways in which it provides information to people who have been asked to shield to protect themselves from coronavirus.
Sarah Leadbetter is registered blind and categorised as clinically extremely vulnerable.
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Whistleblowing about breaches of equality or human rights law
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We found out about the racial discrimination at Pontins because a whistleblower approached us with evidence that the company was breaking equality law. But what is whistleblowing and what protections are there for whistleblowers?
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SELF-REGISTER AS AN UNPAID CARER TO RECEIVE YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE
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Hello
Please find attached a letter sent on behalf of the Scottish Government. You should read the letter carefully as it contains instructions about how to register for your Covid Vaccination.
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My recent experience Buying online on the Matalan website 13/02/2021
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Hi.
I thought that I would do a review of my recent experience Buying online on the Matalan website.
I have been getting emails from Matalan for some time now but haven’t been interested in what they had for sale in them, but on Sat 13/02/2021 I did. They had three shirts on sale at £7.00, £7.00 and £10.00 down from £15.
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Digital Inclusion Connecting Scotland’s Care Homes – has now received 1000 applications
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In November 2020 the Scottish Government committed funding to ensure that all of Scotland’s care homes have access to digital devices, connectivity and support to help their residents enjoy the benefits of online access.
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Update on review of Building Better Care Homes guide
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The design guidance for care homes for adults Building Better Care Homes is currently under review. At this time we are continuing to consider learning from the pandemic, research findings, and linking with key agencies to support the review of the guidance.
Read more: Update on review of Building Better Care Homes guide
Disclosure Scotland: new digital channel to apply for PVG level disclosures
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Disclosure Scotland has launched a new digital channel to apply for PVG level disclosures. The new online PVG service will become the main application process for most PVG applications.
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Phototrails (Fieldfare Trust) Accessible walks around the world
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Welcome to Phototrails
Phototrails is the home of a new and expanding database of trails in the UK and around the world.
Phototrails is here to help everyone discover and enjoy access to the countryside, tailored to their own needs and preferences. This help lovers of the countryside to find locations where they can enjoy the enormous benefits of recreation in the great outdoors.
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Carers Befriending Group
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Hello again
My colleague Sylwia reminded me that I should have included a bit in our bulletin about the new Carers Befriending Group she and our volunteer befrienders are starting up on Monday 22nd February. The group is for carers who would like to meet up with other carers and befrienders for social interaction and fun. You can find out more about it by click this link here: CARERS GROUPS
Pandemic Winter Survival Guide for Families -
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Pandemic Winter Survival Guide for Families
As we head into fall and winter, pandemic restrictions will become harder for many. With less daylight and fewer outdoor opportunities, families will need to come up with good coping mechanisms to help reduce conflict and foster positivity. Keeping your home clean and decluttered will help lower stress levels as we head indoors for the colder weather.
Charities urged to learn more about ways to reduce loneliness in later life
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Third Force News 28th October 2020 by Gareth Jones
Organisations are being invited to attend an online seminar which looks at reducing isolation for older people
Scottish service-providers, local authorities, health bodies, third sector organisations and anyone interested in addressing the issue of loneliness in later life are invited to take part in a seminar held by the Campaign to End Loneliness, next month (Monday November 16).
The free online event will explain the framework on how to tackle loneliness outlined in the Campaign to End Loneliness’s new report Promising Approaches Revisited: Effective action on loneliness in later life, which aims to help those commissioning and funding services to better understand what they can do in their area and includes several Scottish initiatives as examples of good practice.
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Charities team up to help homeless dog owners
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Third Force News (TFN) 27th October 2020 by Gareth Jones
Dog's Trust and Simon Community Scotland are stepping up accomodation support for those with pets
Two charities have teamed up to help dog owners who face homelessness.
Dogs Trust and Simon Community Scotland have this month launched a brand-new initiative to increase dog friendly accommodation options for homeless dog owners in Scotland.
This year, within the NHS Fife area eighteen GP Surgeries have moved to a new online Consultation and appointment service.
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This year, within the NHS Fife area eighteen GP Surgeries have moved to a new online Consultation and appointment service.
Sadly, some surgeries have taken the view that the only way to access their service is to complete an online form.
Libraries offer loneliness lifeline - Millions of people across the UK have received vital support from their local library during lockdown
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13th October 2020
by Gareth Jones
Millions of people across the UK have received vital support from their local library during lockdown
Libraries have stepped in to offer a lockdown lifeline, helping 9 million UK adults to feel less alone according to a study by The Carnegie UK Trust.
The trust has published a new report assessing the impact of public library services since the introduction of lockdown restrictions. The findings show that some 15 million adults in the UK used public library services in the period between March and June 2020, almost two thirds of whom (60%) say their libraries and library staff helped them to feel less alone.
The Carnegie UK Trust found that library staff have proactively contacted as many as 3.7 million adults since lockdown began. A parallel study from Libraries Connected published this week found that over 130,000 phone calls were made by 130 library services. In keeping with their role at the heart of the community, 64% of those who had used the service during lockdown said that the library service had improved their wellbeing and 63% felt more connected to their community.
My experience with Fife Dog Rescue and Rehoming, Lochgelly
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My experience with Fife Dog Rescue and Rehoming, Lochgelly
We have had 3 large-ish dogs since we started adopting dogs (we have only had the 3 dogs over the years). All have been on the large-ish side, collies crossed with larger dogs. Shirley and I are both disabled, Shirley within the last 5 years with bone cancer, me a lot longer with MS along with a few other conditions that can go with MS.
I have been using large-ish mobility scooters for over 20 something years. Most of that we had the 3 dogs. Shep, Max and the most recent Jasper.
All have been able to walk beside when I went for walks on my mobility scooter.
Read more: My experience with Fife Dog Rescue and Rehoming, Lochgelly
Does anyone use Phanak Compilot 11 and Phonak Nathos Auto M hearing aids.
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Does anyone use Phanak Compilot 11 and Phonak Nathos Auto M hearing aids.
I bought the Phanak Compilot 11 because I was told that it would connect my mobile phone to my Phonak Nathos Auto M hearing aids, so that I would be able to hear my audiobooks and music through the hearing aids.
I don`t know what has gone wrong but I can`t get any sound coming through to my hearing aids.
I have been in touch with Phonak and even sent Compilot 11 back to them with no success. They have both been to the audiology at the nhs and they couldn`t get them to connect ether.
I have tried using different Samsung phones and tablets, I have tried my daughters Apple tablet and her Chinese phone but no joy.
I still think the problem is somewhere between the Phanak Compilot 11 and Phonak Nathos Auto M hearing aids because the light that is supposed to come up saying that there is sound coming into the Compilot 11 says that there is..... sound/audio going through Compilot 11 but it is just not getting to or through the hearing aids.
Has anyone else had this problem and did you manage to fix it.
Fife Mental Health Strategy 2020 to 2024
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Please find attached Fife's Mental Health Strategy 'Let's really raise the bar 2020-2024' which was approved at the Fife Health and Social Care Partnership's Integration Joint Board meeting on 28 February 2020.
Fife Mental Health Strategy 2020 to 2024
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Footcare Fife - FVA supports Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
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If you're looking for an opportunity to help older people remain active, confident and healthy, why not volunteer with Footcare Fife?
This toenail cutting service allows clients to maintain good personal footcare and limits the risk of falls or accidents occurring.
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Supporting people to keep in touch when care homes are not accepting visitors (updated 30 March 2020)
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Where care homes are not accepting visitors, it is important that systems are put in place to enable people to keep in touch. This is a time of concern and worry for people about their loved ones and it is important that they can keep in touch. It is also important for the health and wellbeing of people who live in services to not feel abandoned by family and friends.
Download our supporting people to keep in touch when care homes are not accepting visitors guide.
The above information and more can be found at Care Inspectorate
Fife Voluntary Action and Fife Council have launched a service to help co-ordinate individuals and organisations offering aid and support to vulnerable people in our communities amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Fife Voluntary Action and Fife Council have launched a service to help co-ordinate individuals and organisations offering aid and support to vulnerable people in our communities amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Through our Helping Hand register, we are signposting people to appropriate community groups and those engaging in informal volunteering. You can also tell us about somebody you know who needs assistance – we can link them up with volunteers too!
How do I apply?
Fill in the registration form on our website and one of our co-ordinators will be in touch. Alternatively, e-mail us at
We have already had fantastic feedback on this service and have received over hundreds of offers to lend a Helping Hand.
Thank you!
The above information and more can be found at https://www.fva.org/pandemic.asp
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